The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the increased evaluation of bilateral upper extremity tremors was granted, allowing an effective date of May 18, 2019. The claims for a higher rating and service connection were remanded.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence showed worsening of the Veteran's tremor condition one year prior to his claim, supporting an earlier effective date.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral upper extremity tremors, residual shortness of breath, cervical spine condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25049751
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor. The claims for a cervical spine condition and lumbar spine condition were remanded for further development.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and other benefits, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings or additional compensation.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for cervical spine condition, diabetes mellitus, heart condition, lumbar spine condition, and urinary frequency and voiding condition as there was no evidence of a current diagnosis or in-service incurrence or aggravation.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection and rating issues due to untimely filings or lack of jurisdiction over deferred claims.
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